Stolen water is an indelible part of California lore. But the federal case against Dennis Falaschi, longtime head of the Panoche Water District, alleges one of the most audacious water grabs in modern history.
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The general manager of the Panoche Water District faces charges of stealing $25 million from California s Central Valley Project, one of the world s largest canal systems.